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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1967

Page

8

TOPS Members Elect Miss Sorg Leader at Civic Association

Claudia Sorg was elected leader of the TOPS Hi-Hopes chapter at a meeting in the Civic Association hall. New officers include Joyce Hinkle secretary Pearl Linkous treasurer Barbara Alspaugh assistant secretary and Donna Fisher assistant treasurer. The group noted its fourth anniversary party on November 17 at Armco Girls Holiday House with a dress parade for members who lost over 20 pounds.

Hi-Hopes TOPS Claudia Sorg Civic Association Miss Sorg Joyce Hinkle Pearl Linkous Barbara Alspaugh Donna Fisher Armco Girls Lois Gardner Carlisle Franklin Chautauqua

Projects Top Agenda For Society

The Ladies Philoptochos Society at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church discussed a new project and reviewed a past one in the church hall. They reported their Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov 12 drew the largest attendance to date and voted to raise funds for five more formica tables for the social hall.

Ladies Philoptochos Society Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

Bride-Elect Carol Poplin Honored With Pantry Shower

A kitchen and pantry shower for Miss Carol Poplin bride-elect of Jack Hawkins was held yesterday at the First National Bank of Trenton. Hostesses were Misses Sharron Ramsey Sherry Chamberlain and Sue Keith. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Adams Mrs. Robert Bare Mrs. Delmar Keith Mrs. Harold Poplin Mrs. Vergil Hawkins and others. Miss Poplin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Poplin, is engaged to Vergil Hawkins Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Vergil Hawkins.

Carol Poplin Jack Hawkins First National Bank of Trenton Sharron Ramsey Sherry Chamberlain Sue Keith Clarence Adams Robert Bare Delmar Keith Harold Poplin Vergil Hawkins Carl Chamberlain Susan Chamberlain Carol Murphy Kathy Baker Sharron Burdge Lois Warren Beverly Tyler Cindy Slough Mary Ballard Bonnie Stahley Sue Shepherd Miss Poplin John Street Eck Road

Wedding travels of Caldwell Wagner guests in Kingsport

Attendees at the Friday wedding of Miss Audrey Caldwell and Thomas Wagner in Kingsport Tennessee included the bridegroom’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller and their children Dennis and Denise of Sierra Road and Wagner’s grandmother Mrs Maude Wagner of Hollywood California visiting with Mr and Mrs Leroy Wagner of Germantown. After the ceremony the Millers toured Katmai National Monument then visited volcanic regions in Alaska in Meadowview Virginia with Frank Edmondson and family.

Audrey Caldwell Thomas Wagner Kingsport Tenn Lloyd Miller Dennis and Denise Sierra Wagner Maude Wagner Hollywood Calif Leroy Wagner Germantown Katmai National Monument Millers Alaska Meadowview Frank Edmondson Delaware

Critics Trace Fashion From Dark Ages to Modern Dress

Mrs. Howard Wilson spoke at the Critique Literary Society on how climate and modesty shaped clothing before fashion rose in the Renaissance. She traced fashion’s slow evolution from the 10th to 14th centuries, noted 18th century displays of wealth, and critiqued 1830–1900 dress as unhealthy.

Howard Wilson Critique Literary Society Mrs. Reid Kenyon Wilson

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club scores tied for first

Thirty six members at Temple Beth Sholom played duplicate bridge using the Mitchell movement. In north-south, ties for first with 1252 points went to Mrs Russell An ness and Mrs Stanley Weinstein and Dr L B Gaker with William Kash. East-west winners included Robert Nerenberg and E T Forsyth with 146 and Mrs Gordon Nein and Mrs Leland Lynch Jr 120. Next meeting is Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the temple.

Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Mitchell Russell Anness Stanley Weinstein L. B. Gaker William Kash F. M. Foote Walter Jackson Richard Getter Howard Wikoff Robert Nerenberg E. T. Forsyth Gordon Nein Leland Lynch Jr M. L. Johnston Vernon Jones Glenn Selby

New Textiles Let A Girl Be Romantic

AP fashion column explores romantic style trends revived by modern textiles. It notes past era fabrics with ruffles bows and pleats reimagined in soft sheer materials that stay wrinkle free through wash. The piece envisions romance in daytime and bedtime wardrobes, with care simplified by chemicals.

New York Bnight In Goodness

Vital Statistics births continue in city and out of town

Reports list multiple births at homes and hospitals yesterday and today. Names and addresses appear for families in Franklin Fort Hamilton Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas and surrounding areas. Several individuals are noted with maternal grandparents and spouses. Additional names dated places and street addresses are included.

Phillip Buehner Somerville Rt. 4 Fort Hamilton Hospital J.C Randy P. Lord Nellis Air Force Base Hospital Las Vegas Nev Victor McGuire Woodlawn Ave

Kent

Miss Jacquelin DeVoe of Kent and Jack DeVoe of Birmingham wed Harry Chris Backas from Cleveland in Kent on September 16 at First Methodist Church Wesleyan Chapel. The bride wore white silk faille with Chantilly lace mantilla and carried white rosebuds. reception at Holiday Inn followed. The couple, both connected to Kent State, reside at 250 S River St Kent.

Jacquelin DeVoe Kent Harriett DeVoe Johnson City Tenn Jack DeVoe Birmingham Ala Harry Chris Backas Chris Backas Cleveland DeVoes Middletown First Methodist Church Wesleyan Chapel Holiday Inn Middletown High School Kent State University Kent State S. River St

Scranton consultant hints at Johnson wedding gown style

An unnamed Scranton bridal consultant says she glimpsed Lynda Bird Johnson's wedding dress in a New York salon. The gown, attributed to Geoffrey Beene, is described as white faille in a modified A line with a wedding ring collar and crown pillbox headpiece, with embroidery at neck and sleeves. The White House is expected to release the dress details on Tuesday.

Scranton Lynda Bird Johnson Scranton Sunday Times Times Christine Vanston New York Geoffrey Beane Charles Robb White House

Homemakers Circle Meets for Christmas Decorams and Plans

Twelve members of the Homemakers Circle gathered at Mrs. Charles Taylor's Eastline Drive home with co host Mrs. Robert Reno. Mrs Taylor demonstrated Christmas home decor ideas and Mrs Kenneth Rowsam outlined plans for a February 17 Homemakers Dance at the K of C Hall to benefit Doty House. A needy family Christmas food and clothing basket was decided. Guests included Mrs. Dale Nordyke and Mrs. John Yaste. New members named were Mrs. William Evick Mrs. Dalton McCullough and Mrs. Robert Dewitt. The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner party at Kinney's on December 18.

Homemakers Circle Charles Taylor Eastline Drive Robert Reno Taylor Kenneth Rowsam K of C Hall Doty House Dale Nordyke John Yaste William Evick Dalton McCullough Robert Dewitt Kinney’s

Sage palm’s long life ends after decade of bearing fruit

A note on the East Indies sage palm explains it does not bear fruit until about ten years old and then dies, marking a short productive span for the ancient plant.

East Indies

Schdombe Church Elects Officers At November Meeting

In The Churches Mrs. Oliver Dearth was elected president of the Schdombe Class First EUB Church during the group’s November meeting. New officers include Mrs. Wallace Baldwin vice president Mrs. William Bach treasurer Mrs. James Routt assistant treasurer Mrs Charles McConnell secretary Mrs. Donald Slusher assistant secretary and Mrs. David Fuckinger and Mrs. Benton Osbornways and means. A Thanksgiving program was given and decorations were displayed for a church bazaar set for Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Plans for a gift exchange and Christmas party were made for Dec. 14 at Mrs. Alstaetter’s Kensington Street home. Guests included hosts Mrs. Harold Radenheimer and Mrs McConnell with prize winners Mrs. Gordon Shockley and Mrs. Max Wise.

Oliver Dearth Wallace Baldwin William Bach James Routt Charles McConnell Donald Slusher David Fuckinger Benton Osborn Ways and Means Donald Alstaetter Alstaetter Kensington Street Gordon Shockley Max Wise Harold Radenheimer McConnell

Eastern Star to Hold Meeting With Initiations Tonight

Ida Morningstar Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7 30 pm in the Commercial Building on S Main Street. Worthy patrons Mrs Thelma Schrock and James Blaine will conduct the meeting which includes initiation of new members. Social committee members are Mrs Walter Crenshaw and Mrs Herman Lawrence.

Ida Morningstar Order of the Eastern Star S. Main Street Thelma Schrock James Blaine Walter Crenshaw Herman Lawrence

Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Founders Day Luncheon Observed

Delta Delta Delta alumnae held a Founders Day luncheon at the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon. They donated to the Crescent Fund and Century Fund and welcomed back local alumna Mrs. James Stewart, formerly of Middletown.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Golden Lamb Inn Lebanon National Crescent Fund Century Fund Middletown

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